Barrel.



B. W. TUCKER.

BARREL.

APPUCATION man DEC.8, 1913.

1 ,274, 1 08. Patented July 30, 1918.,

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BENJAMIN w. procure; OF SOUTH ORANGE, NEW JERSEY, assrenon T0 GEORGE E'.v

HEBBMANLLVOF ivrormrs'rowlv, NEW JERSEY.

7 BARREL.

Specification of Letters Patent. Pat t d J l 30 1918 Application filedl December 3', 1 913. Seria1No.'805,319.

To all whom it may concern: I

Be it known that I, BENJAMIY V. TUCKER, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of South Orange, county of Es sex, and State of New Jersey, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Barrels, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description. 7

This invention relates more particularly to the construction of the ends of metallic barrels or other containers and the means whereby the heads may be detachably. held to the container body. 1

One of the principal objects of the invention is to provide simple'and eflicient means whereby the body of the barrel may be made of a single piece of metal or of a plurality of staves which are of less length than the entire barrel when completed to adapt the heads when in use to pass about the, ends of the staves or the barrel body, and to construct the barrel or container so that it will be very strong so as to take up all strains at the ends to which it may be subjected, and to permit bale hooks and the like to be used on the barrel without injury thereto and in a manner substantially the same as with the ordinary wooden barrel. Y Other objects of the invention are to provide simple and efiicient means whereby a metallic barrel may be constructed to have substantially the appearance of the ordinary wooden barrel with an enlarged central por tion to adapt the same to be readily turned on end when desired; to provide means whereby either or both heads may be readily and securely held to the ends of the body in such a way that either head may be removed and after removal utilized as a cover forthe barrel; and to provide simple and eliicient means whereby the parts holding either or both heads in position maybe in 'terlockcd and rig idly held in such locked provide means whereby} a barrel may be made of a knocked-down character and the" parts, such as the staves, ;etc., when so knocked down by beinggof less than,

the barrel, may be packed within another empty barrel for shipment or transportation purposes.

lVith these and other objects in view, the 1nvention will be hereinaftermore particularlydescribed with reference' to the accompanymg drawings, which form a part of this specification, and will then be pointed out in the claims at the endof'the description.

In the drawings, Figure l a fragmen tary side elevation of one end of a barrel" havinga part thereof broken away and shown in section for thepurpose of'better illustrating the same.

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary sectional plan taken on the line IIII of Fig. 1.

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary section taken on the line III-III of Fig. 2. V Fig. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary section taken on the line IVIV- of Fig. 2. i .Fig. 5 is a view similar to Fig. 4 except that the head has been removed and is shown in positionto be used as a cover.

Fig. 6 is a detail perspective view of one of the hoops used for assisting in holding the head detachablyv to the end oft-he barrel body.

Fig. 7 is a detail perspective view of one of the members of the binding band :which" is adapted to interlock with a part of the hoop shown in Fig. 6 to bind the barrel or container body. V

.Fig.,8- is a fragmentary viewjofone end of thefbarrel or container, partly broken away and partly in section showing a some- I the head to what different construction for holding. the} 7 head to the barrel body.

Fig. 9 is an enlarged fragmentaryverti I V cal. section. of the construction shownin Fig. 8.

tionjof 'means for. holding the head to the barn body; and r r j Fig. ,11 'isan enlarged sectional .view' of the. construction shown in Fig. 10..

The barrel body l0 may be made of a single piece of sheetsteel or other material or: may comprise ajplurality of staves '11 "Fig. 10 is a fragmentary view, partly in section, and partly in elevation, of a bar-' rel having a somewhat different construeioo rel when assembled to be readily placed on end or otherwise handled in a manner substantially the same as with the usual wooden barrel. Each stave, Figs. 1 to 7 at or near the upper portion thereof is offset, as at 12, at either or both ends thereof so as to form a substantially U-shaped part 13 transversely of the stave adjacent to the end, which when the staves are assembled form an interior rib 1e annular in form and which provides an annular groove 15 at either or both ends of the barrel body for a purpose to be presently described. The ends of the barrel staves lie substantially parallel to the body portion of the stave and project beyond the annular rib 1 1, as at 16, and are offset from said rib a distance sutficient to provide a shoulder, as 17, against which is adapted to rest the lower edge of a solid ring or'band 18. This ring or band 18 fits within the barrel body end and against the 7 interior surface of the ends 16 of the staves and serve to materially strengthen the end of the barrel.

A head 19 is located at either or both ends of the barrel body and though only one end of the barrel and the construction thereof is shown, it will be understood that both ends of'the barrel or other container may be similarly constructed. Each head hasa substantially fiat disk-like body 20 with a flange 21 projecting outward therefrom and which is at an angle with respect to the body portion so as to be flared outward to fit the exterior of the staves and tend to force the same against the solid ring or band 18. The heads asthus constucted will fit about the outer ends of the staves, or the barrel body if made of a single piece, of metal, and the barrel staves are thus made of less length than the length of the entire barrel when assembled so that the ends of the staves are not directly subjected to strains and impact and are less likely to be injured, at the same time adapting the barrel to be readily knocked down and when in this condition,

by reason of the length of the staves, the,

latter may be placed within an empty barrel for reshipment or transportation.

Various means'may be employed for detachably holding either or both heads of the barrel to the barrel body.- As one means, I show a divided member 22 which may comprise two or more parts and these parts whenplaced together form a ring or band which is adapted to fit in the groove 15 formed by the interior rib or ofis'et portion. The member 22 may be of heavier metal than the barrel body itself and may be formed as shown or pressed into shape in any suitable way, andeach part of the member 22 has grooved projecting portions 23 which alternate with spaces, 2%, the said spaces and projecting portions alternating throughout the entire extent of the member 22. A hoop or holding member 25 is provided which may be also of heavy metal and solid or divided as preferred'but ordinarily made solid. This hoop or member 25 has its outer end enlarged to provide an overhanging portion 26 which is adapted to fit upon the outer surface and over the head to hold the head against detachment until thehoop member 25 is removed. This part 26 forms a chimb which projects beyond the head and serves as a means for taking immediate impact when the barrel is placed on end and also to adapt the same for the use of bale hooks, etc, similar to that of the ordinary wooden barrel. The member 25 tapers Or is flared to correspond to the inclination or shape of the barrel'or other container and is adapted to fit along the flange portion 21 of the barrel head serving to force the same into close contact with the ends of the barrel staves, and said member has grooved projecting portions 27 and spaces 28 between said grooved projecting portions. The grooved projecting portions 27 are adapted to fit in the spaces 2% of the member 22 and the grooved projecting portions 23 of said member 22 are adapted to fit into the spaces 28 of the member 25 so as to interlock with each other, yet permitting the member 25 at either end of the bar rel to be quickly removed or placed in position. The grooved projecting portions 27 of the member 25 and the grooved projecting portions 23 of the member 22 are adapted to be brought into alinement and when in this position a wire or band 29 or other fastening element may be passed about the member 22 and the member 25 within the grooves of the projections 23 and 27, thus firmly and rigidly locking the members together and serving to hold the head against removal. It will be evident that the head may be readily detached by removing the fastening element 29 although, unless entirely removed, it will be necessary to shear the wire in more than one place through accident or otherwise before the hoop member 25 could be detached to permit the removal of the head. By em+ ploying a construction as shown, a very strong and efficient barrel is. provided and one which will effectually take up the strain to which barrels are ordinarily subjected.

In some instances, the contents remain in the barrel, as for example sugar, and it is usually desirablexthat a cover be provided to close the open end'of the barrel. In the construction shown, either head of the bar.- rel may be removed and the same head utilized as acover by-having the same fit .over the hoop member 25, as shown in Fig. 5, thus the head may be used both as a permanent closure for the barrel or as a covertherefon of against separation. The member 36 has i In Figs. 8 and 9, the staves 30 have the.

ends" thereof oflset, as at. 31, to form a shoulder 32 and an outwardly entendmg. part or flange 33. A ring or band 34 similar to the band orringl 8 is provided which fits within the ends of'thebarrel staves and rests upon the shoulder 32 formed byvthe oflset portions3l. The head 35 in thiscase has an outwardly flared flange which. is

band or fastening element 39 which serves to assist in. holding the ring or parts therea shoulder or offset portion l0 which is adapted to fit under theofifset portion 31 ofthe staves and fitting under said shoulder is a fastening element or wire 41 which as sists in holding the member 36 to the barrel body, and also prevents its removal there from and serves torigidly hold the barrel head to the barrel body. In this case as in the other form, the flange of the head may be so made asito fit neatly and. so as V to be forced over the ends: of the barrel staves to force the ends of said staves against the ring 34, thereby adapting the end of.

the barrel to be materially strengthened. By

detaching or separating the wirell and the wire 39, the member 36 1f split may bespread far enough to be removed, or ifdivided may be separated entirely to adapt the head to be detached so that access may be had to the barrel or any'other container to which these features may be applied.

In Figs. 10 and 11, a somewhat different 1 construction is showrr: In this case,- the exterior shouldered which is constructed and arrangeclgsubstan tially the :same as already shown and de; scribed. The hopp; or .member 48 maybe split or'divided intofparts, and has an over -g hangingportion'49 which is'adapted to fit, over the outer surface of the barrel head to hold the same against removal ,and has a grooved part a 50 and a shouldered, ,partf 51, I the latter fittinglagililfi {the-curved partfifi}, and within theshouldcred grooyefl l to prevent the ring .or member 48.from be- I ing detached byaccidentor the like. In the groove 50 is arranged one or morefastening wires or elementS'52-Which serve to hold the split ring or hoop or the parts thereof if divided, ,in position and against. accidental detachment unless said wires or fastening elements are removed.

It will-.be understood that while the invent-ion is shown as applied to abarrel of a particular form comprising staves, the said invention'may be applied to various forms 1 of containers orbarrels in whichthe body portion may be variously constructed, and it will be further understood that any suitable means may be provided for interlocking and holding the sta'ves together along the edges and about the body of the barrel intermediate'the ends of the barrel body as is provided in some instances. in inventions .of this kind.

either or both heads to the barrel body and of such a nature as will assist in materially strengtheningv the barrel at its ends and to take the impact thereof; that the said construction permits the" heads to be detached and used as a cover if desired; and that by having thebarrel staves 'of less length than the body itself the barrel may beknocked down and the staves, put in another barrel for shipment, thus .materially saving expense;

and at the sametime protecting the staves against injury during such transportation.

Having thus described my invention, I claim as new anddeslre to secure by Letters 1,: A metallic barrel .or container having albody comprisingyaplurality of staves eachhaving' an offset portion forming an annular 1 grooved rib, aband resting upon said-1 rib staves 42 at their ends are curved inwardly, r

withinthe end of the barrel body, a divided member. having grooved proj ections' spaced apart; and arranged w thin the groove of the annular rib, a head fitting over the ring and fitting; the spaces of the divided member and A retaining hoopmember havmg'groovedf-,pro ect1ng portlons provided with anoverhanging part forming a ch'imb for. the barrel" and resting against head to hold.

the outer surface 1 of the. barrel p the same aga nst removal, and-a Wire band for holdingthefdivided grooved member and v the hoop memberinterloeked, i

2. Ametallic barrel for container compris ing a body having an offset portion'for-ming anannulargrooved rib, a solid band. me

, ingnlponi v said grib with-in the, end of the barrel body ;a 7 divided member arranged;

ithinths groove otl ea'nmi ari i h d ttin v r e r ngef he e d of h y.

and a retaining hoopmember having-' means to interlock with the divided member" and provided with an overhanging part resting against the outer surfaceof 'the'h'ead'to hold thesame against removal,"

3. A container comprising a body, a band located'within the end of the 'coiltall'lr body; an annular member extendingabout thecon tainer body exteriorly thereof,- a head provided with a flared flange fitting'overtlie ring and the end of'said body adaptedto be: removably held therein, aretaining hoop member having an oi erliangingpart forming a chimb forthe container and resting agaist the outer surface of the head to holdthe same against accidental removal, and a wire band for detachabl'yholdin'g the annular and hoop members to the barrel'body;

4; A- metallic container having a" body comprising-a plurality of staves-each having an oflset portion forming an annular rib, a" solid band resting upon said rib Within-the end of the staves, an annular m'emberhav ing grooved projections" spaced apart" and? located onthe exterior of the'body, a-head fitting over the ring and the ends of the staves, aretaining hoop member having grooved projectingportions fitting Within spaces of the annular member and'provid'ed with means to rest against the outer surface of the head to hold the same against removal, and a Wire band for holding-the an nular grooved member and the hoop. member interlocked.

5. A metallic container comprisingabody" haying an offset portion forming' an annular grooved rib, a solid annularband resting upon said rib Withinthe end of thecontainer body, a divided member'havin'g grooved projections spaced apart and locatedonthe' outside of the container, a head fitting'over the ring and the end of the body, 'a retaining hoop member having grooved projectingportions fitting the spaces" of the divided member and provided With an overhanging edge resting against the outersurface of the head to hold thesameagainstremoval, and a Wire band for holdingthe dividedgrooved' member and the hoop member interlocked.

6. A metallic barrel comprisingfa-plu-* rality of'staves forming a body and having" their ends ofl's'et to provide a shoulder; a" solid'ring arranged Within the offset portion of the'staves, ahead having a flange fitting over the ends of the'staves and the ringandtending to force the ends of the staves" against the ring, and means for holdingthe head detachably tothe' barrel body.

7. A metallic barrel comprising a plorality of staves forming a body, a solidring arranged Within one end of the-body,- a head having'a flange fitting over the ends ofthe staves and the "ring and tending-to force the ends of the staves against-the ring, and"i interlocking" means embracing the head mamas flange" for holdingthe head detachably to thebarrelbody and clamping said flange against the staves.

8; A" metallic barrel comprising a body having an offset end, a ringarranged Within said ofiEse't end, a-h'ead having a flange and fitting about the body-at its end and directly against the same, and annular fastening means for detaohably holding the head to the barrel body.-

9. A metallicbarrel comprising a body havinganofiset; end, a ring arranged within said ofl'set end and resting against the oft set part of said body portion,"a head having a flared flange fittingabout the end of thebody, and anniilar' interlocking fastening-means'for detachably holding the head to the "barrel body.

10; A metallicba'rrel' comprising a body having an oflse't end,'a'ringarranged Within said offset end and resting against the offset part of said body portion, a head, and annular-fastening "means for detachably hold ing the head to the'barrel body.

11. metallic barrel con'iprising a. plurality of staves" having anoflset annular grooved rib, a solid' ring fitting Within the ends of thebarrel' body andresting against tliegr'ooved rib, a divided ring fitting'within the grooveof the rib, a head'fittingoverthe end *of"the-barrel body and over the'ring and tending-'toforce' the ends of the staves against said ring, asoli'd'hoop member having an overhanging portion forming a chi'mbfor the-barreland as means to hold the'ba-rre'lhead" in'position, said hoop memberhaving means to interlock with the divided" member}, and means for'holding the hoop" member and the divided member againstdetachment.

12. A metallic barrel" comprising a plurality of staves having? an offset annular grooved rib, a solid ring' fitting Within the ends ofthe barrel body and resting against thegrooved rib; a'divided" ring fittirigwithin the'groove of'the "rib, a head fitting over the end of the barrel body and" over the ring and tending toforce'the ends of thestaves against saidriii-g, a solid 'hoopmem' her having an overhanging portion to hold the-barrel head imposition, said hoop mem her-having means to interlock with the dividedfmember, and a Wire'band for holding the" hoop member and the divided" member against detachment. p '13. A' metallic barrel comprising a plurality "of staves, a solid ring fitting Within the ends oftheba'rr'el body, a divided ring fitting Within thegroove of the rib, ahead fitting over the endof "the barrel body and over the ringriand tending to' forcethe ends of the staves against said ring, a solid hoop memberhavin'g' an overhanging; portion, to hold 'tlie" banner-head in? position, saidfhoop 5 member ha'vin'gp-rojectiiigparts to interlock" with the divided member, and means for holding the hoop member and the divided member against detachment.

14. A barrel or container comprising a body having an annular external shoulder adjacent one end thereof, an annular member arranged under said shoulder, a head fitting over the end of said body, an annular retaining member having an overhanging part resting against the outer surface of the head to hold the same against removal, and means for detachably locking said annular members together.

15. A metal barrel or container comprising a body having an offset portion forming an annular shoulder on the interior and exterior of the body, an annular reinforcing member resting upon the internal annular shoulder Within the end of the body, a head fitting over the end of the body and having a depending annular flange embracing the exterior of the body opposite said reinforcing member, and annular interlocked fastening devices for detachably locking the head to the body, one of said devices engaging the outer surface ofthe head and embracing head flange and the other of said devices engaging the under side of the external shoulder on the body.

This specification signed and witnessed this fifth day of December, A. D. 1913.

BENJAMIN W. TUCKER.

Witnesses:

Fmmuox B. BLACKMAN, C. BAR'rELs.

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